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Concrete Polishing
Polished concrete is a process of progressive mechanical grinding, honing, densifying and polishing a concrete surface. This is done to achieve an aesthetically pleasing, highly durable, light-reflective finish.
Old World Beauty Emulated in New Concrete Floors
When it came to installing floors at his new decorative concrete training facility, concrete guru Bob Harris chose to emulate the old ways of Venetian artists.
F-rated Floors Repaired to Achieve A+ Status
Texas-based VLK Architects is no stranger to recognition for its outstanding accomplishments when it comes to designing public schools. Such is the case at the both monumental and expressive Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center. “I’d give it an A for sure,” says Sloan Harris. Harris is a partner with […]
Polished Concrete Helps Deliver the ‘Neighborhood Goods’
What do tennis great Serena Williams, Hollywood movie star Reese Witherspoon and decorative concrete have in common? Answer: They all are players in an experiment in retailing. This came in the form of a new destination in shopping called Neighborhood Goods. Both Williams and Witherspoon brought their brands — the […]
Explore the Many Uses of Polyurea for Concrete Polishing Projects
As polished concrete has increased in popularity, there has been a tremendous number of innovative products brought to the market to help meet customer expectations. One very important product is polyurea. It’s a two-part liquid-applied product that sets up quickly, gets hard enough to polish. This product comes in a […]
Talking the Talk, Walking the WOC
Walking the walk, not just talking the talk, is more important than ever for our young industry. As the polished concrete industry enters its second decade, we’re still the infants of the floor coating and floor covering industry, an industry that is worth more than 25 billion dollars annually.
How to Deal with Delaminations in Polished Concrete
There’s a lot of misinformation and confusion surrounding delaminations in concrete. To help clear up things, let’s review different types of delaminations and associated repair options so you can use this information to better plan, manage or correct delamination issues.
Dos and Don’ts of Polishing Self-Leveling Overlays
Self-leveling overlays that are polishable have been around for about years now, but only recently have they really gained traction in the retail and residential markets.
Sika Scofield Recognizes 2018 Decorative Concrete Winners
Five projects that featured products from the Scofield line, a brand of Sika Corp., were honored in the 11th annual Decorative Concrete Awards competition. First-place winners and runners-up were announced during the 2019 World of Concrete in Las Vegas.
Dealing with Delaminations in a Concrete Surface
Concrete placement is never easy, with many variables such as wind, sun, ambient temperature and humidity to consider as they all affect each pour. The mix design and consideration of the actual makeup of the concrete and possible additives are just as important.
